I panicked a bit because the dates I choose for the hotel reservation showed no availability (I tried to go one day earlier on the 25th), but I think that's because they lock down the group rate for only Sept 26 - Oct 1. The main Hyatt site still shows availability on the 25th, but the rooms are indeed a bit pricier. I'm confirmed for Sept 26 - Oct 1, and I hope a bunch of you can make it out as well.

Now, who's down for an EH.net CTF team? Don said he'd provide t-shirts. Right, Don? Right...?

I'll be there. I'll also be down before it starts for bourbon con (bourbon taste testing). There is talk about a cigar con too.. but I'll be skipping that one.

Also talk of a shooting event if that's your thing. Group of us from Michigan are talking about tossing together money to get a Derbycon bus

We should schedule an EH meetup.

I'm still debating on whether to take a class or not. Anyone else taking one?

I'm taking the intro to pen testing class.

I'll be there but doubt I'll take a class. Gets harder to justify to management since I replace what would otherwise be an RSA or a Black Hat with the trifecta of Shmoo/Def/Derby cons on the basis of cost vs value proposition. Adding even a $1000 training strains that logic a bit. (due to travel costs x 3 instead of just once)

It's too bad because I'm really interested in 3 of them. Powershell, Wireless, Exploits - oh my! Guess that's what securitytube.net is for

I took the Win32 Exploit Boot Camp by Corelan last year and I will say that the instructor and content was excellent.  The only complaint I had about the course was it had too much content for the two sessions.  The course was obviously designed for 4-5 days and cramming it into two sessions didn't work well but it was still helpful.  The instructor and his assistants were very knowledgeable and helpful but it would have been much better with more time.  My biggest problem with taking the class was I felt I missed a lot of things I wanted to do because of the class.  This year they are having the training before the Con starts so it might be worth it. 

With that said this is a great Con and I recommend it to anyone.  Location is good and prices not bad at all.  Lots of great speakers.  And even the attendees were awesome.  I have one tip, if you are attending bring your own snack food.  Vending machines are basically non-existent and the location isn't really close to a convenience store.  After 8 or 9 PM your "junk" food and soda options get very limited unless you want to drive somewhere.